Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned consultant specializing in sustainable tourism development and human rights advocacy. They have led numerous international projects across Cape Verde, Angola, and Italy, focusing on social integration and gender issues. Their expertise encompasses strategy development, budget management, and capacity building, with a proven track record in enhancing tourism activities and promoting human rights.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with prominent donors such as the European Union and UNDP. They have provided technical assistance and capacity building in projects centered on sustainable tourism, human rights, and social integration. These initiatives were implemented at both national and regional levels in Cape Verde, Angola, and Italy, addressing governance, gender equality, and economic development.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse sectors including civil society, NGOs, gender, social development, monitoring and evaluation, migration, human rights, and tourism. Previously held roles such as consultant, project coordinator, and team leader, the expert has interdisciplinary expertise in integrating sustainable tourism with human rights advocacy. Their work spans Cape Verde, Angola, and Italy, focusing on regional and country-specific initiatives.

The expert has extensive experience in Cape Verde, working on projects since 2008, with a focus on sustainable tourism and human rights. They have also worked in Angola and Italy, engaging in regional development and governance initiatives. Their deep familiarity with local cultural dynamics and governance structures has been instrumental in implementing successful international cooperation projects.

Languages and Education

With a strong linguistic foundation, the expert is a native Italian speaker and fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole. They have utilized these language skills in multilingual teams and international projects, facilitating communication and collaboration across diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, they possess proficiency in French at an intermediate level.

The expert holds a Master II level degree in Penitentiary Law and Constitution from Roma Tre University, Italy. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Science in Security and International Cooperation, focusing on Human Rights and Peace Support, from the University of Sassari, Italy. They also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Languages and Literature with a specialization in Tourism Economy from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.